It's funny how some would praise the Malaysian government when
even its own PM acknowledges that there is corruption within its'
ranks.
No matter what cuts they make, the kickbacks probably more than
offsets it.
I remember on an assignment in the neighbouring state. One night
after a session with associates, as i could not find any taxi, I
walked all the way back to my company's apartment, a short distance
away.
There was a road block, and was stopped by the MP3 submachine
gun welding policemen. I check my wallet and realized i left my
passport and IC in my office.
I was push before their in-charge there, an inspector who
flashed his ID. Pulling me over to one quiet side, he informed
me he could put me in jail, and brazenly told me if i could make a
contribution to him, he will forget the matter.
There was only RM100 in my wallet. I gave it to him as i wanted
no trouble, but then he didn't believe me i had so little. He
immediately made a check on my body and found RM2000 i left in my
pockets.
He not only grab the whole lot, but scolded me for lying to
him. Didn't even leave me RM20 to take a cab
home. Daylight robbery at its best, but what to do when their
salaries are so miserably low?
I doubt if you can find such encounters in Singapore.
i dun think anyone here is endorsing `kickbacks' here in
malaysia. i for one walk the talk. i get stopped 100% of the time
in the NS highway by their TP roadblocks becos they viewed mine a
`luxury car', regardless of whether i am speeding or not. i will
ask them to issue me the summon instead of `negotiating to settle'.
9 of 10 times, they let me go, saying that they will `double
check'. i will politely say `terima kasih, tuan' instead of getting
confrontational.
yours make for a nice story. you can go togo with no
money and oblivous to it. and even in walking back on the
pavement, there's policeman wielding machinegun manning the
walk pavements. even if it is true, i am shocked that you did not
know your rights and malaysia too respect the rule of
law. did you forget your mobile too to get help?
is your neigbouring state batam?